Ohio, 2026

Damaging Winds in Ohio, June 11 to 12, 2026

June 11 to 12, 2026 · NWS ILN · 19 events in 9 counties and zones

Scattered thunderstorms developed in a warm and humid airmass that was in place across the region.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$425,000
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
19

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS ILN wrote it up.

Scattered thunderstorms developed in a warm and humid airmass that was in place across the region.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Wilmington, OH wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jun 11, 7:18 PM EST, 3 hours 10 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • 1) A line of strong to severe storms will move into the region tonight, bringing the potential for gusty to isolated damaging winds. The complex of storms will slowly be weakening with eastward progression late into the night, with the greatest severe threat near/west of I-71. 2) A drier and somewhat cooler airmass will move in behind the cold front for Friday afternoon and into Saturday. A secondary cold front will bring additional showers and thunderstorms on Sunday along with cooler temperatures for early next week.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 11, 7:18 PM EST, 3 hours 10 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
818 PM EDT Thu Jun 11 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
Isolated storms possible this afternoon and
evening. Another chance for showers and storms later tonight.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1) A line of strong to severe storms will move into the region
tonight, bringing the potential for gusty to isolated damaging winds.
The complex of storms will slowly be weakening with eastward
progression late into the night, with the greatest severe threat
near/west of I-71.

2) A drier and somewhat cooler airmass will move in behind the cold
front for Friday afternoon and into Saturday. A secondary cold front
will bring additional showers and thunderstorms on Sunday along with
cooler temperatures for early next week.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1)
Over the course of the past several hours, we have seen a surge of
high theta-e to the N/NE overspreading a larger portion of the OH
Vly, including the ILN FA. This is helping further destabilize the
environment, despite the rapid approach of sunset. Although the
BL/near sfc layer will stabilize/cool somewhat past sunset, a
strongly-unstable environment, characterized by MLCAPE >2500 J/kg,
will still be entrenched across parts of the ILN FA, particularly
near/W of the I-71 corridor.

The thermodynamic environment, along with the approach of better
LL/deep-layer shear and forcing, lends itself to some concern for
the maintenance of the storm complex currently upstream in IL further
into the local area than previously expected. This concern is
greatest for parts of EC IN and WC OH where the better overlap of LL
shear and strong instby will evolve as we approach midnight, helping
maintain some degree of organization with the bowing line. There is
an increasing signal, including within some of the recent WoFS
guidance, for the potential for strong/severe storms to impact NW/W
third of the ILN FA around midnight, with damaging winds being the
primary threat as the bowing line progresses E/SE through 2 AM. This
will especially be of concern from about Wayne Co IN to Hardin Co OH
and points further to the NW, including much of WC OH.

There is the expectation for the line to gradually weaken with SE
extent due to a less favorable environment near/SE of I-71. This
weakening will be most pronounced by/after 2 AM as the complex
becomes increasingly outflow-dominant. This being said, the DCAPE
environment will still be plenty supportive of downward transfer of
winds from aloft to the sfc. This, combined with quite a bit of
momentum of the complex, means that the potential for gusty winds
will likely extend well beyond even the maintenance of thunder
itself. It is likely that, at some point within the weakening
organization, that a pronounced outflow will still bring with it
gusty winds even in the absence of thunder. This very well could
reach locales SE of the I-71 corridor near/after 2 AM.

Brief torrential rainfall rates is also expected with the arrival of
the line, particularly in EC IN and WC OH. However, with the steady
forward progression of the MCS, prolonged heavy rain and flooding
are not expected to be a primary threat.

KEY MESSAGE 2)
A cold front associated with a low in Canada pushes east through the
region on Friday morning. Drier and slightly cooler air moves into
the Ohio Valley behind the front. High pressure progresses across
the area on Saturday bringing dry conditions and near average
temperatures.

Shower and storm chances increase once again on Sunday when another
cold front associated with a low far to the north in Canada moves
through. There could be a window for severe weather as some models
are depicting instability overlapping with increasing shear ahead of
the front during the day on Sunday. The best potential for storms
appears to be in the southeast where frontal passage occurs later in
the day.

Cooler and drier air arrives for the start of next week behind the
front.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
A band of SCT VFR Cu along the leading edge of a surge of higher
moisture continues to work its way NE, initiating a few spotty SHRA
in the process. This would only be of concern for KDAY/KCMH/KLCK
through the first hour or so of the TAF period before the focus will
shift quickly to the incoming line of storms expected to be near KDAY
by about 05z.

There is the expectation for a mature, but steadily weakening, line
of storms to progress to the SE near/through the local terminals
between about 05z-09z. While there is some uncertainty regarding
maintenance of TS with eastward extent, confidence is high enough
that included a TEMPO TS at KDAY. Better confidence in coverage and
timing of this decaying complex allowed for TEMPO SHRA to be added
elsewhere at KCVG/KLUK/KILN/KCMH/KDAY for a 2-3 hour period each. The
main item of concern with the arrival of this line will be
abrupt/drastic changes in wind speed, direction, and visibility.
However, these will be added to the fcst as confidence increases in
the likely impacts at each site.

The TSRA/SHRA will push off to the SE quickly by/after 09z, with dry
conditions thereafter.

There will likely be some SW LLWS on the order of about 40kts
coincident with the bowing line of TSRA/SHRA, but this will relax
with the passage of the convection. SW sfc winds around 8-10kts will
go out of the WNW following the FROPA by 09z, with MVFR CIGs expected
to briefly overspread the sites during the several hours around
daybreak. These MVFR CIGs will lift/scatter quickly as drier air
rushes in between 15z-18z in the post-frontal environment.

OUTLOOK... Thunderstorms possible again on Sunday.

&&

.ILN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OH...None.
KY...None.
IN...None.

&&

DISCUSSION...Campbell/KC
AVIATION...KC
Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 11, 8:25 PM EST, 2 hours 3 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
925 PM EDT Thu Jun 11 2026

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Champaign-Clark-Preble-Montgomery-
925 PM EDT Thu Jun 11 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Indiana, central
Ohio and west central Ohio.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Thunderstorms will overspread the region tonight. A few strong to
severe storms are likely, with gusty winds to damaging winds being
the primary threat. A tornado cannot be ruled out.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed tonight.

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Ohio-Switzerland-Carroll-Gallatin-Boone-Kenton-Campbell-Owen-Grant-
Pendleton-Bracken-Robertson-Mason-Lewis-Licking-Fairfield-Ross-
Hocking-Clermont-Brown-Highland-Adams-Pike-Scioto-
925 PM EDT Thu Jun 11 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Indiana, northeast
Kentucky, northern Kentucky, central Ohio, south central Ohio and
southwest Ohio.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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Franklin-Ripley-Dearborn-Delaware-Madison-Greene-Fayette-Pickaway-
Butler-Warren-Clinton-Hamilton-
925 PM EDT Thu Jun 11 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Indiana, central
Ohio, southwest Ohio and west central Ohio.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Thunderstorms will overspread the region around midnight and beyond.
A few strong to isolated severe storms will be possible, with gusty
winds to isolated damaging winds being the primary threat.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

The radar

The Northern Indiana radar (KIWX), 119 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 03:25 UTC.

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Event by event

19 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Mercer

When
June 11, 10:28 PM EST to 10:34 PM EST
Where
Mercer County, 3.18 mi WSW of Tama
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$20,000
Reported by
State Official
Coordinates
40.615, -84.677

Numerous trees and powerlines were were downed between Skeels Road and U.S. Route 33.

Thunderstorm Wind, Mercer

When
June 11, 10:37 PM EST to 10:41 PM EST
Where
Mercer County, 0.2 mi ESE of Celina
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$40,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
40.549, -84.566

A brick facade and roofs of several buildings were damaged in downtown Celina, along and south of East Market Street and along and east of South Main Street.

Thunderstorm Wind, Mercer

When
June 11, 10:38 PM EST to 10:40 PM EST
Where
Mercer County, 2.81 mi S of Mendon
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
State Official
Coordinates
40.630, -84.530

A roof was blown off of a barn along U.S. Route 33.

Thunderstorm Wind, Mercer

When
June 11, 10:38 PM EST to 10:40 PM EST
Where
Mercer County, 1.08 mi ENE of Celina
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
40.557, -84.552

Power poles were snapped near the intersection of Havemann Road and Grand Lake Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Auglaize

When
June 11, 10:46 PM EST to 10:48 PM EST
Where
Auglaize County, 1.42 mi E of Villa Nova
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
State Official
Coordinates
40.551, -84.393

A few trees were downed across the north side of St. Marys.

Thunderstorm Wind, Darke

When
June 11, 10:51 PM EST to 10:53 PM EST
Where
Darke County, 1.59 mi E of Greenville
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
40.100, -84.600

Several trees and large limbs were downed near U.S. Route 36 and Jaysville-St Johns Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Darke

When
June 11, 10:52 PM EST to 10:54 PM EST
Where
Darke County, Greenville
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
State Official
Coordinates
40.100, -84.630

Numerous trees were downed in the city of Greenville, including onto some homes.

Thunderstorm Wind, Miami

When
June 11, 11:05 PM EST to 11:07 PM EST
Where
Miami County, 0.58 mi NNW of Laura
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
40.008, -84.404

Part of a roof was blown off of a barn at the Horseshoe Bend and Pemberton Road intersection.

Thunderstorm Wind, Shelby

When
June 11, 11:08 PM EST to 11:10 PM EST
Where
Shelby County, 2.14 mi NNW of Sidney
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
40.310, -84.160

A tree was downed on West Parkwood Street.

Thunderstorm Wind, Miami

When
June 11, 11:15 PM EST to 11:17 PM EST
Where
Miami County, 2.89 mi NNE of Troy Skypark Arpt
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
State Official
Coordinates
40.020, -84.255

A few trees were downed at several properties in the Shady Tree Drive and Pond View Drive areas. Some homes also had minor damage and a camper was overturned.

Thunderstorm Wind, Shelby

When
June 11, 11:15 PM EST to 11:17 PM EST
Where
Shelby County, 2.85 mi SSE of Sidney Arpt
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
40.190, -84.137

A tree was downed near the intersection of Miami-Shelby Road and Duncan Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Logan

When
June 11, 11:20 PM EST to 11:22 PM EST
Where
Logan County, 1.26 mi WSW of Island View
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$7,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
40.510, -83.900

Numerous trees and large limbs were downed at the Indian Lake State Park campground.

Thunderstorm Wind, Logan

When
June 11, 11:24 PM EST to 11:26 PM EST
Where
Logan County, 0.71 mi SSE of Bloom Center
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$300,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
40.411, -83.945

Significant wind damage occurred at a farm on County Road 13. Two grain bins were completely destroyed and another one was partially damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clark

When
June 11, 11:31 PM EST to 11:33 PM EST
Where
Clark County, 0.78 mi NW of Crystal Lakes
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$500
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
39.887, -84.031

Numerous large limbs were downed on Bookwalter Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clark

When
June 11, 11:34 PM EST to 11:36 PM EST
Where
Clark County, 1.84 mi WSW of North Hampton
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
State Official
Coordinates
39.968, -83.961

Part of a roof was removed from a home in the 8000 block of Detrick-Jordan Pike. Part of the porch was also damaged at the residence. A nearby barn also sustained damage.

Thunderstorm Wind, Butler

When
June 11, 11:35 PM EST to 11:37 PM EST
Where
Butler County, 1.61 mi NE of Woods Station
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
State Official
Coordinates
39.468, -84.701

A tree was downed along Millville-Oxford Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clark

When
June 11, 11:42 PM EST to 11:44 PM EST
Where
Clark County, 0.64 mi ENE of Maitland
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$250
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
39.934, -83.839

Several large tree limbs were downed in Snyder Park.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clark

When
June 11, 11:55 PM EST to 11:57 PM EST
Where
Clark County, 2.7 mi N of South Charleston
Measured
45 kt (52 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$500
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
39.859, -83.630

Several small trees were snapped off at a property south of Chenoweth Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fayette

When
June 12, 12:25 AM EST to 12:27 AM EST
Where
Fayette County, 0.87 mi SW of Washington Court Hou
Measured
45 kt (52 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
39.520, -83.440

A large tree was downed along Downing Circle.

What these are

Thunderstorm Wind
Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1339082, 1339083, 1339084, 1339085, 1339086, 1339087, 1339088, 1339089, 1339090, 1339091, 1339092, 1339093, 1343990, 1339094, 1339095, 1339096, 1339097, 1339098, 1339099.